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A SPINACH JADE AND GILT 'DOUBLE DRAGON' PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- jade
possibly the concluding folio of a jade book, carved on one side with two five-clawed dragons contesting a flaming pearl amidst clouds, the incised lines infilled with gilding to stand out from the mottled gray-green stone, wood stand (2)
Condition
There are shallow chips to the surface and edges, and patches of roughness to the stone, particularly to one end.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Examples of imperial jade books were sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 30th October 2004, lot 5, and 8th April 2007, lot 601.